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Ben Simmons got EJECTED after arguing with ref 👀

JANUARY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gets ejected Thursday Simmons was ejected from Thursday's game against the Suns, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Simmons was assessed two technical fouls in the third quarter, forcing the forward out of the game. The 26-year-old exited the contest with seven points, six assists and four rebounds in 18 minutes of action. Expect T.J. Warren and Yuta Watanabe to see increased minutes for the remainder of Thursday's contest.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Schiffer: Halftime: Nets trail the Suns 65-51. Just four... - The Athletic Halftime: Nets trail the Suns 65-51. Just four points from Kyrie Irving. Hard for the Nets to hang when he doesn't have it going. Cam Thomas...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will come off bench Thursday Curry will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Suns, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Curry will return to his bench role with Kyrie Irving (calf) back in the lineup Thursday. Curry should continue to be a key contributor on the offensive end for Brooklyn, even if his minutes decrease slightly from Tuesday.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo passes Durant for East All-Star voting lead

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant for the All-Star Game voting lead among Eastern Conference players

JANUARY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Says he'll play Thursday Irving (calf) said he'll play Thursday against the Suns, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Irving was considered probable for Thursday's matchup, so it's not very surprising to see him available against Phoenix. Over six appearances this month, he's averaged 23.2 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 36.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Ben Simmons has perfect opportunity to step up during Kevin Durant's injury absence Now is the time for Ben Simmons to make up ground on the progress that was expected from the first part of the season. It could make or brea...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Are Kevin Durant and Devin Booker playing tonight? TV channel, live streams, time for Nets vs. Suns Here's what we know about the status of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker for Thursday's game.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kevin Durant trade regret rankings: Where do Raptors, Suns land among teams that missed out on Nets star? Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Kevin Durant in a Nets jersey?

JANUARY 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will likely play Thursday Irving (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Suns, Christian Arnold of Associated Press reports.

Impact Irving was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup due to right calf soreness and was ultimately downgraded to out. However, it appears like his absence was precautionary, and the superstar point guard should return to action Thursday. Across 32 appearances, Irving is averaging 25.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 36.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers another complete outing Claxton finished with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Claxton saw a slight bump in usage while Brooklyn was without both Kyrie Irving (calf) and Kevin Durant (knee), which played a factor in him collecting four assists on the night after recording just one across the Nets' previous three contests. As per usual, however, the main takeaway from Claxton's line was his continued efficiency and shot blocking. He's recorded no fewer than three blocks in any of his last nine outings and is shooting 70.3 percent from the field during that stretch.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suns say F Cam Johnson expected to return on Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson is expected to make his return from a knee injury on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Sixers Surpass Brooklyn Nets in Eastern Conference Standings The Sixers are moving up the Eastern Conference standings.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Limited to five points Tuesday O'Neale recorded five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and two rebounds across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Spurs.

Impact O'Neale came close to a triple-double Sunday against the Thunder with 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, but he was much less productive Tuesday while playing under 30 minutes for the first time since Dec. 23. He's scored in double figures in three of his six appearances this month and has averaged 8.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 33.0 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 off bench Sumner contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Sumner retreated to the bench Tuesday after starting Sunday against Oklahoma City, but he actually saw an uptick in playing time against the Spurs and scored in double figures for the first time since Dec. 21 while matching his third-highest rebound total of the season. Over five appearances in January, Sumner's averaged 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton: 'Last year it was just kind of a toxic environment, didn't know if everybody wanted to be here' Brian Lewis: Nic Claxton: “Well, last year it was it was just kind of a toxic environment, didn’t know if everybody wanted to be here at the...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Despite Ben Simmons' first triple-double as a Net, they lose without Durant, Irving In their first three games without an injured Durant, the Nets offense ranks last in the league. Irving also sat out Tuesday's loss.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Durant and the Nets visit the Suns

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup against Phoenix averaging 29.7 points per game

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Keldon Johnson puts up 36 as Spurs top short-handed Nets Keldon Johnson scored a career-high 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the host San Antonio Spurs did just enough to beat the short-handed...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Sees six minutes in loss Mills finished with zero points (0-2 FG) across six minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Mills saw action for the second straight game, but he failed to record a single stat. After playing in the first 20 games of the season, Mills has fallen out of favor lately. Given he is not even in the rotation most nights, Mills can be safely left on the fantasy waiver wire, even in deeper formats.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 16 points in start Curry registered 16 points (6-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Curry scored in double digits for the fourth straight game, logging at least 30 minutes for just the second time this season. The Nets were without their two primary offensive weapons, affording Curry some additional responsibility. Although his role has been a little inconsistent, he remains a backend 12-team option, at least for the time being.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers triple-double Tuesday Simmons logged 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and four steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Simmons remained relatively passive on the offensive end in the loss but filled the remaining columns, delivering his first triple-double of the season. He added six combined steals and blocks, rounding out what was probably his best overall performance of the season. Even with the Nets thin on scoring options, Simmons has failed to step up in terms of putting the ball in the hoop. He is clearly a must-roster player, although managers would certainly love to see some more aggression on the offensive end.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson hits career-high 34, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid Keldon Johnson had a career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the Bro...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid

Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Antetokounmpo passes Durant for East All-Star voting lead

Suns say F Cam Johnson expected to return on Thursday

Durant and the Nets visit the Suns

Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid